Network Analyst

Position: Network Analyst Location: Lawrenceville, GA (This position will be required to report on-site from day 1) Duration: 12-24 + months contract Please note client policy still requires all staff to be on site. When referring consultants or scheduling interviews, please confirm that consultants are aware the position is an on-site position. The department does not have the authority to override this policy. Eligible positions may be able to telework one day per week after completing an evaluation period. Staff should speak with their manager regarding this policy and procedure. Position Description: We are looking for an individual with experience in configuring and supporting routers, switches, firewalls, wireless devices, etc. in a medium-large LAN/WAN environment. This person will be responsible for the data center and user facing LANs, WAN, and network services for client. They will work both independently and as part of a team to identify opportunities and design solutions, configure and implement devices and software, and maintain and provide break fix for the existing equipment and services in a day-to-day role. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills and be able to multitask in a fast paced and changing environment. Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma and minimum 1-3 years of experience in supporting local and wide area networks in a medium to large network environment.
• Knowledge and practical understanding of network concepts such as Layer 2/Layer 3 communication, route maps, etc. required to understand and troubleshoot networks.
• Knowledge of Cisco or similar industry standard hardware and configurations.
• Experience with VLANs, Firewalls, Routers, VOIP.
• Ability to troubleshoot problems and provide exceptional customer service by communicating complex concepts clearly to non-technical users.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Valid Driver's License from state of residency.

• CompTIA Network+ required

• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) desired
• Wireless Specific Certification desired

• Strong Layer 1-3 knowledge.
• Experience with Network Monitoring Systems and Device/Network Management Systems; Cisco routers, switches, Access Points, firewalls, security; implementing and/or administering Intrusion Prevention or Network Access Control appliances and Wireless network solutions in large network environments.
• Experience with the following products and concepts: Cisco Umbrella, Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC), Cisco DNA Center, Software Defined Network (SDN), Cisco Application Centric Infrastructure (ACI), Private Fiber, Asynchronous Switched Ethernet (ASE), Citrix NetScaler, Load Balancers (GTM/LTM), WAN Accelerators, Nexus IOS, NGFW (9300/4300), PCI-DSS, and NIST 800-53.

• Extensive understanding of network cable standards and experience designing physical infrastructure for networks with 50 or more sites.
• Fluke DTX cable testers with copper and fiber.

• Monday Friday (8AM-5PM) Possible After Hours Emergency Only
• Possible Weekends and Holidays Emergency Only